stav2201 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Im doing a full restore on my 1975' 280z and i need new weather stripping for the windshield, hatch, hatch seal, and quarter windows. Anyone have any experience with this website and their product? http://www.zcarsource.com/weatherstrip-set-door-windshield-hatch-glass-70-78-coupe-new_8_54961_197416.html From what i have read blackdragon offers good deals but their kits are not the best of quality. I dont want to pay an arm and a leg for weather stripping, but i dont want to get garbage. In your guys opinion, what is the best bang for your buck or which company's offer the best product. I would really appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I bought the MSA kit looks pretty good its made at the Precision replacement parts.com manufacture. Ill let you know how it goes but they were pretty expensive I just didn't want start messing with parts I didn't know if it would fit proper or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) I have used the MSA kit on two 240Z projects. The door seals would not allow the doors to close and the hatch glass seal was deformed in one corner such that it would just slip off the glass. For the doors I used door seals from Pep Boys (there are better choices such as McMaster-Carr - do a search). For the hatch glass I bought an OEM seal from Courtesy Nissan. All of the other seals worked fine. Courtesy Nissan: http://www.courtesyp...cPath=7724_7747& Edited August 16, 2012 by Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowCarbZ Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have used the MSA kit on two 240Z projects. The door seals would not allow the doors to close and the hatch glass seal was deformed in one corner such that it would just slip off the glass. For the doors I used door seals from Pep Boys (there are better choices such as Grainger - do a search). For the hatch glass I bought an OEM seal from Courtesy Nissan. All of the other seals worked fine. Courtesy Nissan: http://www.courtesyparts.com/1970-1973-240z-air-conditioning-kit-r134-freon-p-228048.html?cPath=7724_7747& I bookmarked that link in case I have issues with my MSA weatherstripping I have yet to put in. My only question is on Courtesy Nissan's site, why is the passenger side door seal more than double the price of the driver's side??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) I bookmarked that link in case I have issues with my MSA weatherstripping I have yet to put in. My only question is on Courtesy Nissan's site, why is the passenger side door seal more than double the price of the driver's side??? Most likely the higher cost is driven by low supply/availability. There are several options available for door seals. The McMaster-Carr door seal is cheap, fits well and allows the doors to close. TheMcMaster-Carr P/N is given in the Hybrid forums. For example: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/83080-new-weatherstrip-alternative/page__hl__1120a33 Edited August 16, 2012 by Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I used the company on eBay, they sell alot of weather stripping, and I got the windshield and hatch glass weather stripping and I couldn't be happier, the price was very cheap also in my opinion.. Only 55$ I was very pleased, I strongly suggest it to anyone. P.s stores called "amautoparts" just typed in 240/280z weather, and it popped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stav2201 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I just called safelite window repair and they said that they can -Supply a new windshield -Aftermarket weather stripping (that fits the chrome borders) -Install both for $300.00 I thought that was a pretty good deal but i am kind of afraid of the quality of the weather stripping, anyone know anything about this company and how good of a job they do or what kind of weather stripping they supply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger1316 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I bought the black dragon kit a week ago and it looks like it's good quality. We'll see when I actually install it but for $227 shipped somethin is bound to fit right and justify the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I know that I'm late to the game on this topic but I feel that the added knowledge justifies the means. For all things rubber (weather strip, light gaskets, ect), try vintagerubber.com. A buddy of mine swears by their products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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